The folks behind True Crafted Pizza are opening a diner in Plaza Midwood. The diner’s name hasn’t been decided yet, but co-owner Ken Martino says it will be reminiscent of a classic New York City spot—with sandwiches, dinner classics, burgers,…
Peach Slide Pale Ale release leads up to July 16 concert in Charlotte
Plaza Midwood brewery aiming to open soon
Negroni Week started on Monday, and 20 bars in the Charlotte area are participating in Imbibe Magazine's fundraiser this year. Not familiar with the classic cocktail? It's a slightly bitter drink, made most often with gin, an amaro (such as Campari),…
MAC'S SPEED SHOP competed in the annual Memphis in May competition last month, bringing home a second-place finish for their whole hog cooking. The Memphis contest is one of the most prestigious barbecue competitions in the world, with names such…
Ramen Soul, a new ramen spot in Mooresville, will open for service on Wednesday. The restaurant is owned by Tim and Melanie Groody, owners of Fork! in Cornelius, which is known for its quality sourcing; chef Tim Groody is one of…
--Just in time for the warm summer days comes the yearly release of Birdsong’s summer seasonal beer, Fake Plastic Trees. This refreshing hoppy wheat will be available at the taproom beginning Thursday at 3 p.m. (You can read my Radiohead…
Rare Roots Hospitality has a private stash of Eagle Rare
Brewery also undergoing renovations both inside and out
SOME GUESTS, bellies tucked up against long tables at Luca Modern Italian Kitchen, are here to support their favorite chefs. Others made a reservation to dine this Monday night in February to learn about African cuisine, many knowing it’s the…
THE OLIVER COVER of The Sandlapper Cookbook screams 1970s. I find it toward the bottom of an overstuffed file box that Chef Bruce Moffett lets me rummage through one evening before his restaurant, Stagioni, opens for dinner. It is like my…
Charlotte’s newest brewery will feature a cultural community feel
A James Beard Award-winning writer sees the future of Southern food on a plate in Charlotte
Exploring the new and approachable a la carte menu
New and returning beers from Birdsong, NoDa, The Dreamchaser’s Brewery and more
When chef Troy Gagliardo approached Bottle Cap Group CEO Britton McCorkle to see whether they could work on something together, McCorkle had an idea. He was looking for an executive chef at his new restaurant, Wu’s Cajun Sea Food, on…
DO GOOD SIMPLY BY DRINKING. For each bottle of Massachusetts-based Proud Pour wine sold, the company donates enough money to add 100 oysters back into coastal waters through the North Carolina Coastal Federation. The company’s pinot noir benefits native bees;…
Lawsuit challenges what breweries deem as unconstitutional state distribution and franchise laws
WHETHER YOU ENJOY the city life or prefer camping out in the country, this weekend offers up local craft beer festivals for your liking. Here’s a rundown of what’s going on: * About 20 miles up 77 North lies Rural…
SUNDAY MIGHT be Mother’s Day, but don’t let that overshadow the obviously forgotten, yet also important holiday of World Cocktail Day on Saturday. Yes, on Saturday, the world hoists its martini, coupes, margarita and highball glasses to the cocktails that burn…
First two beers are from the Boba Brett Sour Project
I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE to stop singing “What I Like” by Bruno Mars since I first heard it weeks ago, but there’s one part of the song that bothers me: what, exactly, is strawberry champagne? (Watch the video at the…
THE LARGE MARGE is outrageous. If a 20-ounce Bloody Mary isn’t crazy enough, top it with a burger, grilled cheese sandwiches, bacon, fried green tomatoes, a jalapeño popper, and cheese curds, and serve it with a seven-ounce Miller High Life.…
(Top) The zucchini and goat cheese skillet. (Bottom) A cheese and charcuterie plate. AS I WALK into the former home of Dilworth Billiards and spot bright red chesterfield sofas, I know I am in for a clever twist on a classic wine…
ON HOLIDAYS, when the rest of us are home celebrating, chefs are generally working hardest. So Matthew Krenz, executive chef of The Asbury, came up with a touching way to honor his mom this upcoming mother’s day: invite her into…
An inside look at Jon and Kim Dressler’s new steak house
Owner, Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group and Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.
Greg and Subrina Collier are closing their restaurant @Dawn after this weekend’s service. Despite being packed on weekends, the restaurant wasn’t bringing in enough customers during the week, Greg says. The Arysley restaurant was named best breakfast in our 2017…
